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Aseemat Jar Heral Seema
Famous Assamese novel by the noted writer Kanchan Boruah.
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First published July 15, 1945
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August 30, 2015
One novel that I am never tired of reading again and again !!!! one of the best creation in Assamese literature !!
December 29, 2018
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October 22, 2025
This is one of the most loved and talked about novels in Assamese literature. Even though most probably have had the chance of reading it earlier in life, I, however, had the pleasure of reading Aseemat Jar Heral Seema only in 2016. I had to find out what it is about the book that I always wanted to read as a child, because it was so popular.
Written in the memory of those who lost their lives in the 1942 Indian Revolution[?(Quit India Movement)], Aseemat Jar Heral Seema is a story of love, loss, patriotism and valour.
In this tale of Kanchan Boruah's powerful utopia, I haven't realised how peaceful and happy people were until one night a horrific piece of news changed it all. Not only the capital didn't send any military force to protect them and their land from the upcoming war but whatever ammunition they got was limited.
This review would not be fair if I wouldn't write about how beautifully all the characters are written, with tiniest details. One of my favourite characters has to be Jodhu Khura. Poor man has been through so much in life! Reading through the interaction between him and Umaalways reminds me of my grandfather.
The humour in this novel surely has aged like a fine wine.
Years ago when I read it for the first time, Gauri was my least favourite character, but re-reading it has changed my views entirely, I like her. She's polite and yet so reserved. I relate to her more now.
Without going much into details, I would write that this book by the end has left me in tears both the times. The execution of some scenes is very beautifully done. This book deserves to be read for years to come.
However, I wouldn't give it 5 stars for certain reasons. For instance:
1. I will be completely honest here, the book starts off with such a beautiful dreamy scene, like, the narrator has the most beautiful and perfect family that I know of. His wife, whom he was avoiding for the first few days of their marriage, now cannot believe a life without her because she has such an astounding personality.
"Maya, do you know what I feel when I see that smile on your face?"
"What"
"As if you don't have any regrets, any grudges in this world."
Indeed, the character of her is so well written inspiring me in many possible ways.
But, what bugs me about this is that I read like 6 pages of this family only to find on the 7th page that our narrator has been dreaming all along. This is a disappointment. This brought a complete distrust between me and the author.
2. Uma has been introduced as a beautiful lady, no one else like her.
Enters Gauri
So beautiful, just like a princess(or a goddess?). The narrator wonders if there's anyone more beautiful then Gauri
Enters Champa The narrator is sure there's no one else in the entire Kamal Nagar who is as gorgeous and beautiful as Champa
Wait, who is more beautiful now, Uma or Gauri or Champa? I know it doesn't matter but my curious heart wants to know! This book keeps on reminding me from time to time about the divine beauty of those women, not saying that I am jealous but well..
(Don't correct me if I am wrong)
3. The first person narrative not done right. Chandan, the one who has been narrating the story to us, has also been telling us what is going on in the other person's mind. And it's not just the fact that he is assuming(which would have been equally boring to assume about people all the time) about others, but telling us about what they are feeling or why are they doing what they are doing. At some point, the narration completely changes to Third person omniscient, which confuses me.
The first battle sequence was rushed and I cannot deny it.
But my love for this book is incredible, and I would gladly give 3 and a half stars for the characters, dialogues, humour and the unique and moving plot.
Written in the memory of those who lost their lives in the 1942 Indian Revolution[?(Quit India Movement)], Aseemat Jar Heral Seema is a story of love, loss, patriotism and valour.
In this tale of Kanchan Boruah's powerful utopia, I haven't realised how peaceful and happy people were until one night a horrific piece of news changed it all. Not only the capital didn't send any military force to protect them and their land from the upcoming war but whatever ammunition they got was limited.
This review would not be fair if I wouldn't write about how beautifully all the characters are written, with tiniest details. One of my favourite characters has to be Jodhu Khura. Poor man has been through so much in life! Reading through the interaction between him and Umaalways reminds me of my grandfather.
The humour in this novel surely has aged like a fine wine.
Years ago when I read it for the first time, Gauri was my least favourite character, but re-reading it has changed my views entirely, I like her. She's polite and yet so reserved. I relate to her more now.
Without going much into details, I would write that this book by the end has left me in tears both the times. The execution of some scenes is very beautifully done. This book deserves to be read for years to come.
However, I wouldn't give it 5 stars for certain reasons. For instance:
1. I will be completely honest here, the book starts off with such a beautiful dreamy scene, like, the narrator has the most beautiful and perfect family that I know of. His wife, whom he was avoiding for the first few days of their marriage, now cannot believe a life without her because she has such an astounding personality.
"Maya, do you know what I feel when I see that smile on your face?"
"What"
"As if you don't have any regrets, any grudges in this world."
Indeed, the character of her is so well written inspiring me in many possible ways.
But, what bugs me about this is that I read like 6 pages of this family only to find on the 7th page that our narrator has been dreaming all along. This is a disappointment. This brought a complete distrust between me and the author.
2. Uma has been introduced as a beautiful lady, no one else like her.
Enters Gauri
So beautiful, just like a princess(or a goddess?). The narrator wonders if there's anyone more beautiful then Gauri
Enters Champa The narrator is sure there's no one else in the entire Kamal Nagar who is as gorgeous and beautiful as Champa
Wait, who is more beautiful now, Uma or Gauri or Champa? I know it doesn't matter but my curious heart wants to know! This book keeps on reminding me from time to time about the divine beauty of those women, not saying that I am jealous but well..
(Don't correct me if I am wrong)
3. The first person narrative not done right. Chandan, the one who has been narrating the story to us, has also been telling us what is going on in the other person's mind. And it's not just the fact that he is assuming(which would have been equally boring to assume about people all the time) about others, but telling us about what they are feeling or why are they doing what they are doing. At some point, the narration completely changes to Third person omniscient, which confuses me.
The first battle sequence was rushed and I cannot deny it.
But my love for this book is incredible, and I would gladly give 3 and a half stars for the characters, dialogues, humour and the unique and moving plot.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 21, 2019
মোৰ দৃষ্টিত অসমীয়া ভাষাৰ শ্ৰেষ্ঠ উপন্যাস। কাহিনী, উপস্থাপন, ভাষা, বৰ্ণনা সকলো অতুলনীয়। পঢ়িলে অনিৰ্বচনীয় সুখানুভূতি উপলব্ধি হোৱা এক অমৰ সৃষ্টি।
March 12, 2020
Awesome book
July 22, 2021
Book : Asimat Jar Heral Seema ( Who Lost Their Limits in Infinity...)
Author : Bhuban Mohan Baruah under the pen name of Kanchan Baruah.
Genre : Novel.
First Published : 1945.
‘Asimat Jar Heral Seema’ literary means ‘Who Lost Their Limits In Infinity’ in English. As you have noticed from the name that this name is a little strange. It's confusing. It is very confusing to begin with. But don’t get surprised by this name only. There are many more surprises waiting for you in the pages of the book.
Basically, the story of the book is set 1300 years ago, describing the memories of the previous birth of a professor named Ajit, narrated by himself to 4 of his childhood friends. He narrates the story of the simple, down to earth people of the province, Kamalnagar. The story of their beautiful lives facing the most dreaded consequence unexpectedly. As a large army approaches to attack Kamalnagar. They face those enemies with valor but were unable to defeat them. Later, the commander of the enemies dies due to a fire in the gunpowder chamber in the palace where he establishes his supremacy in Kamalnagar. As a result of which the rest of the enemies also went back.
Sounds simple, right? In a summary like this, you will definetely find this story very simple. Just like 2+2= 4. But once you read this book you will know that this story is not something like adding two numbers, but the whole chapter of trigonometry aur you can even say calculus.
There are some characters like Chandan(male protagonist, the narrator), Gauri(female protagonist), Ashok, Uma, Parvati, Lakshminarayana who are just eagerly waiting for the readers to amaze them with their bravery, devotion to their homeland and brotherhood.
And there comes this character named Champa, I don't think anyone can put the feeling he has for this perticular character in words. In the story, she is only a 19 year old orphan, but the pain that she is given by the author will make you cry. Cry like a baby. her love for her motherland, her philosophical definitions of her own life, her story of unconditional love will remain in your heart for the rest of your life
According to me, the story of the book is beautifully written to teach you everything about loyalty, life, love, valor, sacrifice, patriotism, tragedy, brotherhood, friendship with a pinch of our Assamese culture and traditions. And above all, I assure you that after reading this book, the imprints of the story is going to stay with you forever.
Author : Bhuban Mohan Baruah under the pen name of Kanchan Baruah.
Genre : Novel.
First Published : 1945.
‘Asimat Jar Heral Seema’ literary means ‘Who Lost Their Limits In Infinity’ in English. As you have noticed from the name that this name is a little strange. It's confusing. It is very confusing to begin with. But don’t get surprised by this name only. There are many more surprises waiting for you in the pages of the book.
Basically, the story of the book is set 1300 years ago, describing the memories of the previous birth of a professor named Ajit, narrated by himself to 4 of his childhood friends. He narrates the story of the simple, down to earth people of the province, Kamalnagar. The story of their beautiful lives facing the most dreaded consequence unexpectedly. As a large army approaches to attack Kamalnagar. They face those enemies with valor but were unable to defeat them. Later, the commander of the enemies dies due to a fire in the gunpowder chamber in the palace where he establishes his supremacy in Kamalnagar. As a result of which the rest of the enemies also went back.
Sounds simple, right? In a summary like this, you will definetely find this story very simple. Just like 2+2= 4. But once you read this book you will know that this story is not something like adding two numbers, but the whole chapter of trigonometry aur you can even say calculus.
There are some characters like Chandan(male protagonist, the narrator), Gauri(female protagonist), Ashok, Uma, Parvati, Lakshminarayana who are just eagerly waiting for the readers to amaze them with their bravery, devotion to their homeland and brotherhood.
And there comes this character named Champa, I don't think anyone can put the feeling he has for this perticular character in words. In the story, she is only a 19 year old orphan, but the pain that she is given by the author will make you cry. Cry like a baby. her love for her motherland, her philosophical definitions of her own life, her story of unconditional love will remain in your heart for the rest of your life
According to me, the story of the book is beautifully written to teach you everything about loyalty, life, love, valor, sacrifice, patriotism, tragedy, brotherhood, friendship with a pinch of our Assamese culture and traditions. And above all, I assure you that after reading this book, the imprints of the story is going to stay with you forever.
February 15, 2023
A masterpiece of love, despair, sacrifice, longing and romance. All bundled up to make this story into an incredible emotional sensation that will last with me for a lifetime. Kanchan Baruah has made me feel as if he has witnessed the beautiful city of Kamal Nagar and the daily lives of it's inhabitants and beautifully crafted this into an engrossing novel. Thank you.
December 4, 2016
A beautiful novel...makes you cry in every page towards the end...love it! one of favorite Assamese novels.
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December 7, 2020অসীমত যাৰ হেৰাল সীমা
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January 15, 2023
সেইদিনাওটো মাঘৰ বিহুৱে আছিল ; যিদিনা খেলমাটিৰ ম'হযুঁজত চন্দনে প্ৰথমবাৰৰ বাবে গৌৰীক দেখিছিল।
Today is Bhogali Bihu and coincidentally today I completed reading this book . Every 'khati Axomiya' bibliophile recommends this book and I finally got the time and opportunity to pick it up and I must say the story manages to keep the reader engrossed throughout . The book is so vivid in description that it transports the reader to the world of Chandan(চন্দন), Sompa (চম্পা), Gouri(গৌৰী) and keeps them engrossed until the end. One very beautiful aspect about the story is that it describes the typical Assamese rural life in a very relatable way. In my opinion, teens & young adults will particularly enjoy the fantastical set and the love and war theme set along a evocative portrayal of nature and the laidback life of the people of 'Kamal-Nagar (কমল-নগৰ)'.
It's a brilliantly described story of love, life, war, loss, pain which will definitely remain in the hearts and minds of the reader for a long time.
এতিয়াও সেই চন্দন, গৌৰী, চম্পা আৰু লগতে কমলনগৰৰ দৃশ্যবোৰ চকুৰ আগত ভাঁহি থকা যেন লাগে। এবাৰ সেই মাঘ বিহুৰ খেলমাটিত যাব পাৰিলে ; এবাৰ চম্পাৰ বুকুৰ বিষাদ বোৰ বুজিব পৰা হলে.......
Today is Bhogali Bihu and coincidentally today I completed reading this book . Every 'khati Axomiya' bibliophile recommends this book and I finally got the time and opportunity to pick it up and I must say the story manages to keep the reader engrossed throughout . The book is so vivid in description that it transports the reader to the world of Chandan(চন্দন), Sompa (চম্পা), Gouri(গৌৰী) and keeps them engrossed until the end. One very beautiful aspect about the story is that it describes the typical Assamese rural life in a very relatable way. In my opinion, teens & young adults will particularly enjoy the fantastical set and the love and war theme set along a evocative portrayal of nature and the laidback life of the people of 'Kamal-Nagar (কমল-নগৰ)'.
It's a brilliantly described story of love, life, war, loss, pain which will definitely remain in the hearts and minds of the reader for a long time.
এতিয়াও সেই চন্দন, গৌৰী, চম্পা আৰু লগতে কমলনগৰৰ দৃশ্যবোৰ চকুৰ আগত ভাঁহি থকা যেন লাগে। এবাৰ সেই মাঘ বিহুৰ খেলমাটিত যাব পাৰিলে ; এবাৰ চম্পাৰ বুকুৰ বিষাদ বোৰ বুজিব পৰা হলে.......
November 16, 2022
I remember reading this novel as young as 13 years old. I was so obsessed with Champa, her wit, beauty, sarcasm, and obviously her tragic eternal love for Chandan. Writing this review refreshes the blurred images of them in my mind. This book used to take me to the banks of Boitarani and makes me Champa there. For a long time after reading this novel, Champa was my alter-ego. It is rich in imagination and prose style. The novel shows the beauty of Assamese villages, the unembellished people there, the value of love and family, the pain of loss and death, and the horror of war. Maybe I will be able to be a bit more critical had I read it at my current age, but I wish to keep the novel as it was to my 13-year-old self.
July 26, 2020
অসীমত যাৰ হেৰাল সীমা , কাঞ্চন বৰুৱা ।
এই কিতাপ অবিহনে অসমীয়া পুথিভৰাঁল অসম্পূণ'। প্ৰায় সকলো অসমীয়াই এই কিতাবখন পঢ়িছে। মইয়েই মাথো পিছপৰা যেন পাইছো। বহুতৰে পৰা বহুতো সুনাম শুনিছিলো বাবেই কিতাপখন পঢ়িলো। সুনাম শুনামতেই কিতাপখন পালো। মোৰও ভাল লাগিল পঢ়ি।
সপোন আৰু বাস্তৱৰ মাজত এই কাহিনী স্থাপিত হৈছে। আৰম্ভণিতেই এক সপোনৰ মাজত দেখা দিয়ে আমাৰ লেখকে। কিন্তু ��পোনৰ মাজোতেই দখল দিয়ে তেওঁৰ বাস্তৱৰ চাৰি বন্ধু। উদ্দেশ্য পাঁচ বন্ধুৱে লগ হৈ এক অভিনৱ অৱসৰ বিনোদন উপভোগ কৰা। তেওঁলোক দিহিঙৰ বুকুভেদি নাৱেৰে এক নিৰ্জন ঠাই পায় গৈ। তাত তেওঁলোকে ধুমুহাৰ সন্মুখীন হোৱাৰ লগতে এজন বন্ধুৰ সপোনৰ সন্মুখীনো হয়। ধুমুহাৰ তাণ্ডৱে তেওঁক ওভতাই লৈ যায় তেৰশ বছৰ পুৰণি তেওঁৰ জন্মভূমিলৈ, অতীত জীৱনলৈ। মূল কাহিনী আৰম্ভ হয় তাৰ পৰা।
তেৰশ বছৰ পুৰণি প্ৰফেছৰৰ জন্মভূমিৰ নাম আছিল “কমলনগৰ”। তেওঁ আছিল কমল নগৰৰ এক বাসিন্দা আৰু তাৰ নাম আছিল চন্দন। সেই কমলনগৰত হৈছিল যুদ্ধ যিয়ে কমলনগৰক আজি নাইকীয়া কৰি দিছে। কমলনগৰত থকা সকলো বাসিন্দাই সৰুৰ পৰা আৰম্ভ কৰি লৰা- ছোৱালী, মতা- মাইকী, বুঢ়া লৈকে যুদ্ধত যোগদান কৰিছিল।
তাৰে মাজত এফালে গৌৰী অতি আদৰৰ , ধুনীয়া আৰু অহংকাৰী ছোৱালী আছিল। চন্দন আৰু গৌৰীৰ সদায় কাজিয়াৰ মজোতেই দিনবোৰ কাটিছিল। কিন্তু কমলনগৰত হোৱা যুদ্ধটোৱে যে তেওঁলোকৰ মাজৰ কাজীয়াটো শেষ কৰি এক ঐন্যতমে প্ৰেমৰ সৃষ্টি কৰিব কোনে জানিছিল।
আনফালে আছিল চন্দনৰ আজন্ম লগৰী চম্পা, কমলনগৰৰ আটাইতকৈ ৰূপৱতী-গুণৱতী ছোৱালীজনী। কিন্তু চন্দনৰ প্ৰতি গঢ়ি উঠা এক অজান প্ৰেমৰ নৈ বৈ আছিল চম্পাৰ বুকুত। যিটো চম্পাই প্ৰকাশ কৰিব নোৱাৰি মাথো সাঁথৰৰ মাজত বিলীন কৰী দিছিল যেতিয়াই চন্দনে তাইৰ মাজত এক অশান্তি দেখি তাইক এই বিষয়ে সুধিছিল।
অতি ধুনীয়াকৈ লিখা হৈছে গল্পটো। শিৰোনামটো সঁচাকৈয়ে অতি গুৰুত্বপূৰ্ণ , গল্পটোৰ সকলোৰে বাবেই প্ৰযোজ্য। এক ঐন্ন পৃথিৱীলৈ লৈ যাব পৰা এই গল্পটো।
This book is lingering between dream and reality. The best thing of this book is the title. This title is related to every situation and with every people. The author has written this book with justification to every little situation and minor- characters.
এই কিতাপ অবিহনে অসমীয়া পুথিভৰাঁল অসম্পূণ'। প্ৰায় সকলো অসমীয়াই এই কিতাবখন পঢ়িছে। মইয়েই মাথো পিছপৰা যেন পাইছো। বহুতৰে পৰা বহুতো সুনাম শুনিছিলো বাবেই কিতাপখন পঢ়িলো। সুনাম শুনামতেই কিতাপখন পালো। মোৰও ভাল লাগিল পঢ়ি।
সপোন আৰু বাস্তৱৰ মাজত এই কাহিনী স্থাপিত হৈছে। আৰম্ভণিতেই এক সপোনৰ মাজত দেখা দিয়ে আমাৰ লেখকে। কিন্তু ��পোনৰ মাজোতেই দখল দিয়ে তেওঁৰ বাস্তৱৰ চাৰি বন্ধু। উদ্দেশ্য পাঁচ বন্ধুৱে লগ হৈ এক অভিনৱ অৱসৰ বিনোদন উপভোগ কৰা। তেওঁলোক দিহিঙৰ বুকুভেদি নাৱেৰে এক নিৰ্জন ঠাই পায় গৈ। তাত তেওঁলোকে ধুমুহাৰ সন্মুখীন হোৱাৰ লগতে এজন বন্ধুৰ সপোনৰ সন্মুখীনো হয়। ধুমুহাৰ তাণ্ডৱে তেওঁক ওভতাই লৈ যায় তেৰশ বছৰ পুৰণি তেওঁৰ জন্মভূমিলৈ, অতীত জীৱনলৈ। মূল কাহিনী আৰম্ভ হয় তাৰ পৰা।
তেৰশ বছৰ পুৰণি প্ৰফেছৰৰ জন্মভূমিৰ নাম আছিল “কমলনগৰ”। তেওঁ আছিল কমল নগৰৰ এক বাসিন্দা আৰু তাৰ নাম আছিল চন্দন। সেই কমলনগৰত হৈছিল যুদ্ধ যিয়ে কমলনগৰক আজি নাইকীয়া কৰি দিছে। কমলনগৰত থকা সকলো বাসিন্দাই সৰুৰ পৰা আৰম্ভ কৰি লৰা- ছোৱালী, মতা- মাইকী, বুঢ়া লৈকে যুদ্ধত যোগদান কৰিছিল।
তাৰে মাজত এফালে গৌৰী অতি আদৰৰ , ধুনীয়া আৰু অহংকাৰী ছোৱালী আছিল। চন্দন আৰু গৌৰীৰ সদায় কাজিয়াৰ মজোতেই দিনবোৰ কাটিছিল। কিন্তু কমলনগৰত হোৱা যুদ্ধটোৱে যে তেওঁলোকৰ মাজৰ কাজীয়াটো শেষ কৰি এক ঐন্যতমে প্ৰেমৰ সৃষ্টি কৰিব কোনে জানিছিল।
আনফালে আছিল চন্দনৰ আজন্ম লগৰী চম্পা, কমলনগৰৰ আটাইতকৈ ৰূপৱতী-গুণৱতী ছোৱালীজনী। কিন্তু চন্দনৰ প্ৰতি গঢ়ি উঠা এক অজান প্ৰেমৰ নৈ বৈ আছিল চম্পাৰ বুকুত। যিটো চম্পাই প্ৰকাশ কৰিব নোৱাৰি মাথো সাঁথৰৰ মাজত বিলীন কৰী দিছিল যেতিয়াই চন্দনে তাইৰ মাজত এক অশান্তি দেখি তাইক এই বিষয়ে সুধিছিল।
অতি ধুনীয়াকৈ লিখা হৈছে গল্পটো। শিৰোনামটো সঁচাকৈয়ে অতি গুৰুত্বপূৰ্ণ , গল্পটোৰ সকলোৰে বাবেই প্ৰযোজ্য। এক ঐন্ন পৃথিৱীলৈ লৈ যাব পৰা এই গল্পটো।
This book is lingering between dream and reality. The best thing of this book is the title. This title is related to every situation and with every people. The author has written this book with justification to every little situation and minor- characters.
October 12, 2021
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Ashimat Jar Heral Seema
অসীমত যাৰ হেৰাল সীমা
Author : Kanchan Baruah কাঞ্চন বৰুৱা
RS. 250
PUBLICATION: JYOTI PRAKASHAN
TWENTY 7TH EDITION: 2019
Ashimat Jar Heral Seema
অসীমত যাৰ হেৰাল সীমা
Author : Kanchan Baruah কাঞ্চন বৰুৱা
RS. 250
PUBLICATION: JYOTI PRAKASHAN
TWENTY 7TH EDITION: 2019
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June 27, 2018
this book is fantastic
July 20, 2018
A breathtaking narrative! The characters were
July 27, 2018
The book is itself a identity. An awesome read.
August 13, 2018
Awesome Book👌
February 3, 2019
Best Assamese novel I ever read.
April 19, 2019
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August 25, 2019
One of the best assamese novel
August 30, 2019
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November 21, 2019
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January 27, 2020
The most amazing novel. Love of every Assamese novel lovers
March 25, 2020
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